Group 4 Technology (G4Tec) Changes Product Line to Symmetry™ Security Management
System
Security Beyond Integration
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, October 2006 – Group 4 Technology announced that it
will rename its G4Tec line of security management systems to Symmetry™ Security
Management Systems. Symmetry signifies the company’s evolution to a market-driving
security solution provider. Symmetry encompasses G4Tec’s approach to offer not only
best-in-breed solutions, but to provide a complete portfolio of security solutions
beyond the typical
integration to its customers.
G4Tec has been driving a fundamental shift in its approach to the market that began
with the development of Symmetry™ Video Management and Symmetry™ ENVS® (Edge Network
Video Server). Symmetry Video uses “smart” software to stop crime in real-time by
recognising configured behaviours. The company has recently entered the video market
with its Symmetry Video product line, and is now focusing on offering a complete
Symmetry Security Management Solution.
The name Symmetry represents exactly what G4Tec has been providing its customers
for years: a totally integrated security management system that includes Identity
Management, Access Control, Intrusion Management and Video Management, all of which
have equal value and are in balance with one another to protect people, property
and assets.
“The Symmetry renaming will allow G4Tec to strengthen our overall position in the
marketplace, be better recognised for our product contributions, and establish a
stronger connection with our customers,” said G4Tec, Vice President of Marketing,
Kim Loy. “Symmetry is an expression that declares what we do, which is bringing
security beyond integration.”
The Symmetry Security Management System product portfolio includes:
- Symmetry Business software is perfect for commercial facilities with up to 64 readers
in mind. Business Edition brings an integrated solution to the marketplace for facilities
that want to incorporate access and video without tying together disparate systems.
- Symmetry Professional software fits applications that require a more sophisticated
set of features but at a cost-effective price point. Professional can meet all the
system requirements for the majority of mid-sized, multi-location facilities.
- Symmetry Enterprise software is the solution for systems operating across a LAN
/ WAN with multiple operators administering the system. It supports an unlimited
number of readers and clients making it ideal for larger, multi-site applications
that require centralised monitoring and database administration.
- Symmetry Global is the product to use when large organisations have buildings spread
over a wide geographic area and provides the functionality to unite them. Combined
with Symmetry Professional or Symmetry Enterprise software at the individual locations,
Symmetry Global provides the means to manage databases and monitoring in either
a centralised or de-centralised manner or a combination of both.
- Symmetry multiNODE controllers utilise a distributed database detailing valid cardholders
and access rights.
- Symmetry Video is a digital video solution supporting IP cameras, multiple technologies,
and 36 camera views per PC. Its smart software detects behaviour differences, which
significantly reduces false alarms. The Symmetry ENVS stores 80 GB and forwards
video activity on demand.
The renaming to Symmetry is part of a global marketing strategy to bring together
all of the G4Tec products under a single brand.
G4Tec strives for perfection in creating technology driven, user friendly products.
Symmetry SMS’ can be custom designed to provide a synergistic solution with any
combination of access control, digital video, identity management,
alarm monitoring,
intrusion, and visitor management.
For more information about G4Tec’s Symmetry Security Management Systems, call
(01684) 850977.
About Group 4 Technology
G4Tec has been at the leading edge of security management technology for over 30 years. We design, develop and manufacture both hardware and software in the UK for
our range of security management systems. G4Tec offers UK customers full installation
and commissioning services together with 24/7 after sales support. Our security
management range, Symmetry is marketed globally, offering customers with business
operations around the world the benefit of a common platform, high performance access
control and security management solution.